Cuenca del Papaloapan is a 24.2 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #7 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, it contributes 3.29% of the country's total biomass capacity of 736 MW. The largest biomass plant in Mexico is Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo at 49 MW, making Cuenca del Papaloapan 2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Piasa Coogeneracion (40 MW, Biomass), Bio Papel (30 MW, Biomass), and Ingenio Adolfo López Mateos (13.5 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Veracruz, approximately 150 km from the city of Veracruz.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 285. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #18,067 worldwide by installed capacity
- #421 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) operates 26 plants totalling 3,610 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 1,669 MW combined
Source: INERE
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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